Having an enlarged prostate gland is part of growing older. As the prostate grows, it becomes harder for men to urinate and fully empty the bladder. This leads to more frequent and urgent bathroom ...

1. Which doctor should I consult for TURP? You should consult an urologist for TURP. 2. What are the non-surgical treatments available for BPH? Medications are available for the treatment of BPH, ...

Laser prostatectomy included laser coagulation, vaporization, and enucleation of the prostate. Compared with laser prostatectomy (LP) procedures, transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is ...

After a person reaches the age of 40 years old, cells in the prostate gland can sometimes begin to multiply. This growth can lead to enlargement of the gland, causing it to squeeze the urethra, often ...

The term TURP stands for transurethral resection of the prostate, an operation that is mainly performed to treat men with an enlarged prostate, a condition called benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH).

May 26, 2006 (Atlanta) -- Follow-up data from a study to determine the long-term effects of transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) suggest that the treatment does not adversely affect sexual ...

Medicare usually covers TURP surgery, which doctors may perform at an ambulatory surgical center or in a hospital. Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is a medical procedure that may help ...

Low-dose pyridostigmine is an effective treatment for men with underactive bladder who undergo TURP for BPH with BOO, trial findings suggest. Administration of pyridostigmine following transurethral ...

Background. A 74-year-old man developed severe, life-threatening bleeding refractory to endoscopic fulguration from a prostatic capsular perforation while undergoing transurethral resection of ...